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Making the Gods Work for You: The Astrological Language of the Psyche
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Making the Gods Work for You presents internationally renowned author Caroline W. Casey's remarkable doctrine of Visionary Activist Astrology. In this reverently irreverent mystery school disguised as a book (in which each of the planetary gods is a professor), we are invited to think of our lives as spiritual detective novels. For example, Venus teaches us that our affinities and quirks are clues to our unique mission and contribution to the world. The astrological language of the psyche is a tool for deciphering and revitalizing this sense of mission. Casey teaches you how to expand your range of intimacy with the ten parts of yourself represented by the planets, here called gods. You will learn how to use this language to reverence and feed the forces of your psyche that connect you to very real external forces. This book intends to catalyze a movement to engage the imagination of all people with a sense of humor and a desire to do collaborative good in the world.
Expanding on the ideas first presented in her popular audiotape series, Inner and Outer Space, Casey explores the archetypes at the heart of human relationships, aspirations, and spiritual quests. In an engaging narrative enlivened by stories, fables, exercises, and meditations developed through her work as an astrological counselor, she provides a practical system of personal and collective liberation. Making the Gods Work for You provides us with innovative principles to live by and rituals inviting us to become active, dynamic participants in the dance of life. We can then become increasingly conscious players on the team of creation, capable of sharing our gifts with the world at this crucial historical time.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #211554 in Books
- Published on: 1999-08-24
- Released on: 1999-08-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 288 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"If you've ever looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered what's your place in the world, or been disappointed when your daily dose of destiny on the comic pages doesn't deliver the wisdom and insight you need to make it through the day, Caroline Casey is the woman you've been waiting for. I love this book and have found her fresh interpretation of ancient wisdom intoxicating and invigorating. Read the first page and you'll see why."
-- Sarah Ban Breathnach, best-selling author of Simple Abundance and Something More
"Writing with intelligence, insight, and much good humor, Caroline Casey uses the symbolic language of astrology to clarify the nature of the universe and our place in it."
--Andrew Weil, author of Spontaneous Healing
From the Trade Paperback edition.
From the Inside Flap
Making the Gods Work for You presents internationally renowned author Caroline W. Casey's remarkable doctrine of Visionary Activist Astrology. In this reverently irreverent mystery school disguised as a book (in which each of the planetary gods is a professor), we are invited to think of our lives as spiritual detective novels. For example, Venus teaches us that our affinities and quirks are clues to our unique mission and contribution to the world. The astrological language of the psyche is a tool for deciphering and revitalizing this sense of mission. Casey teaches you how to expand your range of intimacy with the ten parts of yourself represented by the planets, here called gods. You will learn how to use this language to reverence and feed the forces of your psyche that connect you to very real external forces. This book intends to catalyze a movement to engage the imagination of all people with a sense of humor and a desire to do collaborative good in the world.
Expanding on the ideas first presented in her popular audiotape series, Inner and Outer Space, Casey explores the archetypes at the heart of human relationships, aspirations, and spiritual quests. In an engaging narrative enlivened by stories, fables, exercises, and meditations developed through her work as an astrological counselor, she provides a practical system of personal and collective liberation. Making the Gods Work for You provides us with innovative principles to live by and rituals inviting us to become active, dynamic participants in the dance of life. We can then become increasingly conscious players on the team of creation, capable of sharing our gifts with the world at this crucial historical time.
From the Back Cover
"Writing with wit, intelligence, and much good humor, Caroline W. Casey uses the symbolic language of astrology to clarify the nature of the universe and our place in it. I find useful insight and good advice in her words."
--Andrew Weil, author of Spontaneous Healing
"Those whose shoes are not nailed to the floor will find a lot of walking in this book. Her wit and savvy aim to help you climb a temple in the middle of the night." --Robert Bly, author of Morning Poems
"Making the Gods Work for You is a great, fascinating and terrific book with insights into the original meaning of astrology. We recommend it to anybody in search of depth and purpose." --Sobonfu and Malidoma Somé, authors of Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman
"This book gives us an effective, imaginative language through which we can unravel the mystery and beauty of the gifts we have brought for each other and discover the joy of offering those gifts fully. So pick this book up with 'reverent curiosity' and allow the wisdom of the larger, starry view to uplift you via the words of this brilliant visionary."
--Brooke Medicine Eagle, coauthor of Partner Earth: A Spiritual Ecology
"Reading Caroline Casey's Making the Gods Work for You has opened a whole new world for me. The stars will never be the same, nor will I ever distrust astrology again. That's for sure."
--James Ridgeway, investigative journalist for The Village Voice
"Caroline Casey gives us her wise and personal ways of looking at our old connections to the stars. Here is a book I will be reading again and again."
--Gioia Timpanelli, founder of Story-Telling Revival
Customer Reviews
Suitable for beginners but good for any level astrologer
This book is a delight. Caroline Casey has a degree in semiotics and a marvelous wit, describing planetary energies through anecdotes, myths, and sacred wisdom, all with a light heart, and a reverent irreverence.
Perhaps it's best to share a quote. I take this from the section on Uranus:
"To grow shiitake mushrooms, one plants the spores in a stick and lets it sit for a year. Then you must strenuously pound the stick to awaken the dormant life within. For the same reason, during midlife and Uranus transits, we get pounded. Like the spores, we are comfortably snoozing when suddenly, "What the...?!" Thump! Thump! Thump!
We invoke Uranus by posing the question, "If I feel agitated, restless, or on the brink of a discovery, where in my life do I want lightning to strike?...."
If you've got your basics down and want to know more about the planets, or about your transits, this book is such a good choice.
Read this book and have gobs of fun.
Beware! Yes, be aware. A spell has been cast and tossed into the sea of eternity. There is no escape. What fun. We have a conspiracy of mystics here. I have listened to Caroline Casey's radio program. Although she is clearly creative, intelligent and entertaining, often I have found it redundant, even bording contrite - due mostly to the callers. I always had the feeling that if Caroline could emerse herself in the extended contemplation and focus that comes with writing a book, we would get a truly valuable piece of work. And so it is. Making the Gods Work for You is a living, breathing, dancing alchemy. Fun, insigtful and practical. Whether you know the language of Astrology or not, makes no difference. One thing that got a me smile out of me is how she likes to use the word fierce alot. I did not find anything fierce about it. Dynamic, yes. What was imparted throughout the book is a graceful, delicate, in-depth and respectful offering of the fullness and magic of life. She enters honestly into all the dimensions of ourselves as represented by the signs and planets and invites the reader to explore, experiment, doubt and dance with the scariest parts of ourself - from the most condemend to the most reverent - seducing us into the undeniable understanding that each contains the other. As an astrologer, I was particularly taken with the form of the book. It's inside out. My favorite arrangement. After the usual intro/preparation she begins the journey with Pluto. Wonderful. She then moves on to the rest of the outer planets and closes with the Sun. The layering effect is rich and full of surprises, taking the reader on a juicy pilgrimage, from here to here. She has really contributed a valuable service to our world. Read this book and have gobs of fun.
One of my favorites
Caroline Casey's book is not a technical read! And yet... she conveys the intricate pattern of planetary influence with a depth that keeps me coming back to this book. She has stories that include ways of honoring particularly intense transits. For so many, learning astrology is not what they want to do. They want to understand their chart. If you have been told that you are going through a transit and you want more practical information for what that might look like... this is your book. If you are an astrologer... this book brings it back to the fine patterns in the sand that you just do not see in the other - very fine - books designed to break it down by study. What you will not get is a cooking recipe for planet in sign to house.... etc. I find myself coming back, frequently to this book to regain the respect that can be lost in too much study!
